Head of Operational Quality and Formulation

SRG; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the North-East is seeking a Head of Operational Quality & Formulation to oversee Quality, Formulation & Production teams. The role involves ensuring GMP compliance, managing new product introductions, and leading investigations. Candidates must have a relevant degree and GPhC registration, along with extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulations and QA.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific field.
• GPhC registration is essential.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation, QA or manufacturing with a strong knowledge of GMP, GDP & MHRA Specials guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Quality, Formulation & Production teams ensuring GMP & regulatory compliance.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations of deviations, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant scientific field

Job description

Head of Operational Quality & Formulation

Location: North-East

SRG is working with a leading sterile pharmaceutical company who has become a leader in specials with an ever-expanding footprint, supplying hard-to-source product to patients who need them.

They are now looking for a Head of Operational Quality & Formulation to be based at their site in the North-East Near Newcastle and oversee the formulation and Safe & timely release of life saving products.

The Role:

As the Head of Operational Quality & Formulation you will be overseeing the Quality, Formulation & Production teams ensuring GMP & regulatory compliance of manufactured specials products, making sure they are released for the patients who need them.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the Quality Controller for the Manufacturers Specials Licence.
• Establish, review & monitor Key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee new product introduction, assessing feasibility and guiding new formulations to production readiness.
• Design & oversee stability programs, pharmacovigilance systems and ensure compliance with GMP, GDP & MHRA.
• Lead investigations of deviations, complaints & root causes, implementing CAPAs.

Required:

• A degree or higher qualification/ equivalent experience in relevant scientific field.
• GPhC registration is essential.
• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical formulation, QA or manufacturing with a strong knowledge of GMP, GDP & MHRA Specials guidance.
• Strong management & project coordination skills.

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